The NAVER web novel 'Marry My Husband' will be adapted into a film in Japan as a Japan-Korea joint project. The original story was adapted into a web manga in Korea and ranked No.1 on LINE Manga*1, and the live-action drama series in Korea was distributed exclusively worldwide on Prime Video last year, spreading word of mouth and garnering enthusiastic support beyond national borders. The overwhelming popularity of the series has led to a long-awaited drama adaptation in Japan. CJ ENM, a major Korean entertainment company that produced the Oscar-winning film 'Parasite' (19), and Studio Dragon, one of Korea's leading production companies that has produced numerous international hits including 'Love's Emergency Landing' (19), have teamed up to produce the first Japanese film. 1 LINE Manga announcement, '20 Years of Love' (19), '20 Years of Love' (20)
1: “2022 Annual Ranking Top 20” and “2023 First Half Ranking Top 20,” announced by LINE Manga.
The scriptwriter is known for his sensitive psychological portrayal mixed with warm humor, and is the winner of the Best Screenplay Award at the 48th Japan Academy Prize (for the movie 'Ninety Years Old'. What's the Matter with You? The film is directed by Ahn Gil-ho, who specializes in suspense and human drama and is known for his work on 'The Glory' (22).
Misa, the protagonist of the Amazon Original drama 'Marry My Husband', has lived her life as a “side character” who always puts others first. She trusts her best friend and her husband, and after doing everything she can for them, they betray her, and she loses her life. However, she finds herself time leaping 10 years into the past. She decides to leave behind her supporting role as a “good person” and sets up a revenge plan to destroy her former best friend and her husband.
In her second life, Misa learns how to live happily as the main character of her own story, not as someone else's supporting character. --.
The role of the main character Kobe Misa, who is so kind that she always puts others first in her life and ends up losing her life as a "supporting character", will be played by Fuka Koshiba, a talented actress who has played a variety of roles and who has made waves for her role as the "legendary" courtesan Hananoi (Segawa V) who is the childhood friend of the main character Tsutaya Juzaburo in the 2025 taiga drama 'Unbound'. "Misa vows to take revenge and grows stronger, but I tried to play her as a woman who is too straightforward and kind, so that Wataru can't leave her alone and wants to help her, and who is conflicted about taking revenge, and who makes you want to root for her," she said, revealing her feelings about the character she played.
In Misa's first life, they never exchanged a word, but for some reason in Misa's second life, the cool manager Suzuki Wataru suddenly and actively intervenes. Sato Takeru, a Japanese actor known for his excellent acting skills and solid presence in action films such as the 'Rurouni Kenshin' series and 'Cells at Work' (24), as well as the drama 'First Love' (22), will play the role. "The story takes the best parts of the original and develops in a way that enhances its appeal. The development in the second half is unique to the Japanese original version, so even those who have seen it before will enjoy watching it with suspense," he said, expressing his expectations for the unique development of the Japanese original.
The role of Rena Esaka, Misa's childhood friend and only best friend, is played by Sei Shiraishi, a young actress who has attracted attention for her roles in the drama 'New Airport Occupation' (24) and the film 'My Heart Beats Because of You' (21), and whose sensitive emotional expressions and transparent performance give her a strong presence. She conveys her newfound discovery by saying, “Rena has a difficult role with many heavy scenes, but she made me strongly feel the joy of acting, and thanks to meeting Rena, I feel as if I have met a part of myself that even I did not know I could play.”
The role of Misa's first husband, Hirano Tomoya, will be played by Yokoyama Yu, a member of "SUPER EIGHT" who has appeared in the NHK morning drama 'Maiagare!' (22-23) and the drama 'Yakusoku ~16nenme no Shinjitsu~' (24) and continues to be active in a wide range of fields including music, acting and variety. "This is a production that has had a huge response all over the world, and when I told people I would be playing this role, they were really surprised and said, 'You're doing that role!?' and everyone was unanimous in saying they were looking forward to it," he said of his challenge.
Marry My Husband is a unique Japanese original created by a stellar cast and a top-notch production team.” There is always a second chance!” What is the outcome of Misa's painful revenge in this life reset story about one woman's emotional growth and true love?
In addition, a teaser visual has been released!
The teaser visual of the cast members has been unveiled. Misa (played by Koshiba) and Wataru (played by Sato) face each other and look at each other. The four characters' thoughts, plans, and affections are all expressed in this scene. The scenes that are projected onto the characters reflect the drama that they are going through, and are reminiscent of the story that is about to begin.
Stay tuned for more news on the drama 'Marry My Husband', which will begin streaming on Friday, June 27th!
Full text of comments
Fuka Koshiba (main character, played by Misa Kobe)
It was very refreshing to work with the Korean director and team, and to have a different atmosphere and experience on the set.
The story is about revenge, but I could feel the kindness and strength that Misa has in herself. Misa swears revenge and grows stronger, but Wataru-san sees her as a woman who cannot be left alone, who wants to help her, who is conflicted about taking revenge because she is too kind, and who makes you want to support her. I will do my best so that everyone can enjoy the movie.
Takeru Sato (Wataru Suzuki)
I often watch director Ahn Gil-ho's films and am very happy to be working with him this time. On set, I felt almost no communication barriers due to language differences, and it was a very fulfilling environment where we could understand each other in areas other than language.
The character of Wataru is a person who lives to protect Misa's life. This time, I played the role while keeping that axis in mind. The second half of the story has elements unique to the Japanese version, and I believe that even those who have seen the show once will enjoy it with a sense of urgency. Please look forward to the release.
Sei Shiraishi (Playing the role of Rena Esaka)
I have been watching director Ahn Gil-ho's works for a long time, so I am very happy to be directed by him this time and I am grateful to have been given this precious experience. Rena is a difficult role with many heavy scenes, but she made me strongly feel the joy of acting, and thanks to meeting Rena, I feel as if I have met a part of myself that I did not even know existed.
I am looking forward to seeing what kind of images will be in the film and what kind of reactions I will get from those who watch it. I hope this work will be loved by many people!
Yu Yokoyama (Tomoya Hirano)
The character I am playing this time, Tomoya Hirano, is my first role of this type, and I am playing a role that is difficult for me to understand because I am very attached to it.
When I was told that I was going to play this role, people were surprised and said, “You're going to play that role? When I told them that I was going to play this role, they were all surprised and said they were looking forward to it.
The content has many aspects that are original to Japan, so I hope you will look forward to it until it is distributed.
Satomi Oshima (scriptwriter)
What if you could live your life a second time?
What if you could avoid an unfortunate fate by taking someone else's place?
While maintaining the interest in the universal questions depicted in the original work, many motifs unique to the Japanese version appear in the film. It is tingling and harrowing, scintillating and heartwarming, and unintentionally funny. It is a drama full of busy emotions.
I hope you enjoy the passionate performances of the characters.
Keisuke Oishi (Country Manager, Prime Video Japan)
The Korean drama version of “Marry My Husband” was a great success last year, recording the highest viewing performance among Asian productions*2 in the ranking of non-English language content distributed worldwide on Prime Video (number of views in the first four weeks after distribution). We have high expectations that this story, which has captured the hearts of audiences around the world, will be made even more appealing through the collaboration of talented Korean creators and Japanese cast members.
As of January 29th, 2025. Ranking all non-English content available on Prime Video worldwide in 2024 by number of views in the first four weeks after delivery, “Marry My Husband” ranked #7.
Amazon Original Drama “Marry My Husband” Production Overview
Title: Amazon Original Drama “Marry My Husband
Distribution Date: 2 episodes every Friday starting June 27th (Fri.)
Number of episodes: 10 total
Cast: Fuka Koshiba, Takeru Sato, Sei Shiraishi, Yutaka Yokoyama
Original story: LINE Manga “Marry my husband” (writer sungsojak)
Director: Ahn Gil-ho
Screenplay: Satomi Oshima
Planning: CJ ENM JAPAN, STUDIO DRAGON
Production: JAYURO PICTURES ENT., Shochiku Studio
Credit: © 2025. CJ ENM JAPAN / STUDIO DRAGON all rights reserved
*Membership registration is required to view the films. (For more information about Amazon Prime, visit https://www.amazon.co.jp/prime.)
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